 New York Times | Syria Puts on Mass Rally in Support of Assad New York Times BEIRUT, Lebanon â€" It was a struggle to reach Ummayad Square in Damascus, where many thousands of Syrians had gathered on Thursday to cheer President Bashar al-Assad. The city had come to a near-standstill for what the government billed as a “Global ... One year later, Syria still boiling One year later: Syrians remain resolute in fight for freedom Syria marks anniversary of uprising against Assad |
 Los Angeles Times | Taliban talks off; Karzai tells NATO to pull back The Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) â€" The American campaign in Afghanistan has suffered a double blow: The Taliban broke off talks with the US, and President Hamid Karzai said NATO should pull out of rural areas and speed up the transfer of security ... NATO Soldier Dies in Attack in East Afghanistan Afghanistan's President Karzai: Get US troops out of our villages Afghan president, Taliban deal blow to U.S. plans |
 msnbc.com | Afghanistan's President Karzai: Get US troops out of our villages msnbc.com First for breaking news and analysis: Compelling world news stories from msnbc.com and NBC News journalists. Follow us on Twitter. The President of Afghanistan is asking the US to hand over all security responsibilities by 2013. Karzai urges US pullback after massacre Taliban talks off; Karzai tells NATO to pull back Karzai Calls on US to Pull Back as Taliban Cancel Talks |
 Globe and Mail | Karzai urges US pullback after massacre CNN International Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- American troops should pull out of outposts in Afghan villages and return to their main bases, Afghan President Hamid Karzai told US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday, Karzai's office said. The statement comes days ... Taliban talks off; Karzai tells NATO to pull back Karzai Calls on US to Pull Back as Taliban Cancel Talks Karzai Wants NATO Pullback as Taliban Rebuffs Peace Talks |
 CTV.ca | One year later, Syria still boiling CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council will close their Syrian embassies, the council said Thursday, calling on the international community "to stop what is going on in Syria." The action, the council said, ... Syria marks anniversary of uprising against Assad Syrian forces press offensive in Idlib, 45 killed Pro-Assad rallies mark first anniversary of Syria uprising |
 TIME | One year later, Syria still boiling CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council will close their Syrian embassies, the council said Thursday, calling on the international community "to stop what is going on in Syria." The action, the council said, ... London father-in-law emailed Assad advice -Guardian Pro-Regime Rally Marks Syria Anniversary Syria Puts On Mass Rally in Support of Assad |
 BBC News | US 'committed to Afghan talks' despite Taliban suspension BBC News The US says it remains committed to Afghan reconciliation despite the suspension of talks by the Taliban. "There is no likely resolution to the conflict in Afghanistan without a political resolution," White House spokesman Jay Carney said. Karzai Demands US Pullback NATO's measured exit plan in Afghanistan faces new obstacles US plays down Karzai call for village pullout |
 Wall Street Journal | Karzai Calls for US Troop Pullback Wall Street Journal By YAROSLAV TROFIMOV Afghan President Karzai asked the US to withdraw its troops from Afghan villages and confine them to bases, in a move that dramatically changes the outlook for the war. Yaroslav Trofimov has details from Kabul on The News Hub. NATO's measured exit plan in Afghanistan faces new obstacles Taliban suspends US peace talks Panetta Stresses Importance of Staying Course in Afghanistan |
 CBS News | Panetta Stresses Importance of Staying Course in Afghanistan Voice of America March 15, 2012 Panetta Stresses Importance of Staying Course in Afghanistan Brian Padden | Islamabad, Pakistan In Kabul Thursday, Afghan President Hamid Karzai called for NATO forces to pull back from Afghan villages, following Sunday's killing of 16 ... Taliban talks off; Karzai tells NATO to pull back Karzai Demands Withdrawal Of NATO Forces From Afghan Villages Afghan Taliban Halts US Talks Over 'Unacceptable' Terms |
 ABC News | Pro-Regime Rally Marks Anniversary of Uprising ABC News Thousands of Syrians rallied Thursday in Damascus in a display of loyalty to President Bashar Assad, waving flags under a slate gray sky to protest the anniversary of a rebellion that the government says is driven by terrorists, gangsters and ... Pro-Assad rallies mark anniversary of Syria revolt Syrian government to lead humanitarian visit New massacre as Syria crisis enters 2nd year |
 The Hindu | US backs Afghan peace effort, despite string of setback and Taliban snub of ... Washington Post WASHINGTON â€" The Obama administration said it would press on with trying to reconcile Afghanistan's government and Taliban forces willing to renounce terrorism, despite Thursday's announcement by the militant group that it was no longer interested in ... Double blow to Nato as Karzai and Taliban derail Afghanistan strategy Taliban suspend talks with the US amid Afghan turmoil Karzai presses US on security; Taliban breaks off talks |
 Christian Science Monitor | Taliban suspend talks with the US amid Afghan turmoil Christian Science Monitor Taliban leaders announced today they are halting negotiations with the US, dealing another setback to the US strategy in Afghanistan. By Tom A. Peter, Correspondent / March 15, 2012 Afghan villagers pray during a prayer ceremony for the victims of ... Karzai presses US on security; Taliban breaks off talks Karzai asks NATO to leave Afghan villages; Taliban scraps talks | Taliban talks off; Karzai tells NATO to pull back |
 USA TODAY | Afghans protest removal of US soldier accused in rampage USA TODAY By Tom A. Peter, Special for USA TODAY KABUL, Afghanistan â€" Afghans in restive parts of the country Thursday protested the removal of a US soldier accused of killing 16 civilians while others said it will not cause problems if justice is served. Taliban talks off; Karzai tells NATO to pull back Afghanistan's Taliban suspend peace talks with US Afghan Taliban suspend talks |
 BBC News | Afghanistan's Taliban suspend peace talks with US BBC News The group blamed the Americans' "ever-changing position" and said US efforts to involve the Afghan authorities was a key stumbling block to further talks. The Taliban regard the Kabul government as illegitimate. Meanwhile President Karzai urged Nato ... Afghans protest removal of US soldier accused in rampage Taliban suspend talks with US Karzai Calls on US to Pull Back as Taliban Cancel Talks |
 New York Times | Karzai Calls on US to Pull Back as Taliban Cancel Talks New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan â€" Prospects for an orderly withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan suffered two blows on Thursday as President Hamid Karzai demanded that the United States confine troops to major bases by next year, and the Taliban announced that ... Afghanistan's Taliban suspend peace talks with US Taliban talks off; Karzai tells NATO to pull back Karzai asks NATO to leave Afghan villages; Taliban scrap talks | |
 CTV.ca | Karzai urges American pullback after massacre CNN Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) -- American troops should pull out of outposts in Afghan villages to their main bases, Afghan President Hamid Karzai told US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday, Karzai's office said, days after an American soldier was ... Karzai asks NATO to leave Afghan villages; Taliban scrap talks | Taliban reject talks as Karzai demands Western pullback Karzai: US must pull back, let Afghans lead |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Death Toll Mounts as Syria Marks Uprising Anniversary Voice of America March 15, 2012 Death Toll Mounts as Syria Marks Uprising Anniversary VOA News At least 23 people are reported dead as Syrian forces continue a crackdown on dissent Thursday, the first anniversary of the uprising, while state television showed rallies ... Pro-Assad rallies mark anniversary of Syria revolt Why Syria's Assad could hang on for a decade or more One year later, Syrian unrest still boiling |
 Globe and Mail | One year later, Syrian unrest still boiling CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A year after tenacious protests and a fierce crackdown embroiled Syria, the embattled regime pressed on in its assault across Idlib province, the latest opposition enclave pounced on by embattled authorities. Turkey says 1000 Syrians fled in last 24 hours Syria Loses 20000 Troops as Deserters Flee, Turkey Says Syria: Bodies of 23 'extreme torture' victims found in Idlib as thousands ... |
 Globe and Mail | Taliban suspends peace talks with US as Panetta concludes Karzai visit Washington Post KABULâ€"The Afghan Taliban has suspended preliminary peace talks with the United States and will forgo opening a political office in Doha due to Washington's “alternating and ever changing position,†the group said in a statement on Thursday. Afghans fume over transfer of accused US gunman Panetta says he doesn't believe incident at Afghanistan airport was an ... Afghan driver in Bastion attack 'aiming at marines' |
 Fox News | Panetta says he doesn't believe incident at Afghanistan airport was an ... Fox News US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is speaking out about the attempted attack on an Afghan base as his plane was about to land Wednesday, saying he doesn't believe he was the target. "I have absolutely no reason to believe that this was directed at ... 'These things happen in war,' says Panetta as Afghan would-be 'assassin' dies Afghan man who crashed truck near Panetta plane dies; suspected Kandahar ... US commander defends moving massacre soldier out of Afghanistan | |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Army gains ground on anniversary of Syria uprising Reuters By Crispian Balmer and Dominic Evans | BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria marked the first anniversary on Thursday of an increasingly bloody uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, with recent army gains unlikely to quell the revolt and no diplomatic ... Syria: Aid groups mark year of protest with unity call Supporters of Syrian regime rally in Damascus Saudi Arabia Closes Embassy in Syria |
Telegraph.co.uk | Saudi Arabia closes embassy in Syria The Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) â€" Saudi Arabia says it has closed its embassy in Damascus and pulled out its diplomats and staff as Syrian President Bashar Assad steps up attacks against the opposition. The kingdom has become one of the leading Arab ... Syria: Assad's emails, the aftermath - live updates Syria: From iTunes to Harrods to Harry Potter, secret Assad family emails revealed Syria revolt enters 2nd year with regime on offensive |
 Globe and Mail | Afghan interpreter tried to run down Marines, official says Los Angeles Times REPORTING FROM KABUL, AFGHANISTAN -- An Afghan interpreter who breached the security perimeter at a southern Afghanistan airbase Wednesday tried to run over a squad of US Marines assembled to meet Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta's plane, ... Afghan dies from burns after airfield drama mars Panetta visit | Afghan Driver Who Crashed Truck Near Panetta's Plane Dies Afghans angry over removal of accused US soldier |
 The Associated Press | Analysis: Afghanistan increasingly looks like Iraq The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Afghanistan is not Iraq, US officials have been fond of saying from the first days of Barack Obama's presidency. The difference, they said, was that one war Obama inherited, in Afghanistan, was worth fighting while the other, in Iraq, ... US soldier accused of Afghan massacre flown to Kuwait Afghan Driver Who Crashed Truck Near Panetta Plane Dies Afghans angry over removal of accused US soldier |
